Earlier this week, I have published a blog post where I explained how to install SQL Server 2016. One of the most asked questions was Where is SQL Server Management Studio 2016? I totally understand why this particular question is being asked often. I have decided to create a video explaining the how to install SSMS 2016.
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In earlier version of SQL Server, while installing SQL Server Engine, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) was automatically installed along with the SQL Server Engine. Actually the installation of SSMS was one of the feature and was installed from the original media. This was very convenientmost of the timewhen the user was installing SQL Server Engine for the first time and had media available along with him.
However, at the same time it was very not difficult for the user, who just want to install SSMS on their client machine. Not everyone who works with SQL Server needs SQL Server Engine installed on their machine, but most of the users do need SSMS installed on their machine to access their server. Now with beginning of SQL Server 2016, this particular issue is resolved as SQL Server Management Studio 2016 is available independentlyfrom SQL Server 2016 engine media.
I have earlier blogged about how to Install SQL Server Management Studio 2016 Step by Step . I suggest that you read the blog post for necessary images. Additionally, Here is a quick video explaining how to install SSMS 2016.
Additionally, note that now you can Download SQL Server 2016 Developer Editionfor FREE .
Reference: Pinal Dave ( http://blog.sqlauthority.com )
